1878 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle MS-62 NGC
Numismatic
1878 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle MS-62 NGC
In 1878, the Philadelphia Mint produced a run of 543,625 gold coins in the twenty dollar denomination, commonly known as the Liberty Gold Double Eagle. Struck without a mint mark, this substantial piece contains 0.9675 troy ounces of gold within its 0.900 fine composition. It represents a fascinating era of United States coinage, created during a period when heavy gold coins actively circulated as legal tender. This specific specimen has survived the decades in remarkable condition, earning a certified grade of Mint State 62 (MS-62). The coin features the classic Liberty design on the obverse, accompanied by the date 1878. The reverse displays the traditional national heraldry, including the mottoes "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", alongside the denomination expressed as "TWENTY DOLLARS".
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1878 |
| Grade | NGC |
| Legal-tender face value | 20 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.9675 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.41 mm |
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